高一英语完形阅读训练
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高一英语完形填空阅读理解高效训练完形填空阅读理解高效训练 1一. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题2.5分,满分50分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you ever heard of the saying, “If you want a friend, be 1 !” What dose it 2 ? There are many different things that you can do to 3 friends. You may find out what they are if you 4 someone make friends.Here is 5 one new teachers made friends with the 6in her class on the first day of the school. When the bell 7 , the teacher smiled at all the students. Then she said,“Good morning. How nice it is to have all of you 8my class this year! I want to 9 each of you very much..I’m sure we will enjoy working together.”The teacher smiled, used a pleasant 10 and acted 11 a friendly way. She told the students her 12 and wrote it on the blackboard. Then she told them something she liked to 13 and hoped to do with them during the year. The students knew that she liked many of the same things they liked. Everyone felt that she 14 what she said. Each of them wanted to knowher 15 and be her friend. Then she let the students tell something about 16 . So they felt that the teacher knew them. Could you make friends as the teacher 17 ?How do you know and like your classmates? One 18 is to find out more about them. During the 19 you can talk to them. You may ask them their names and the names of the schools they went to last year. They want to know about you, too. You may tell them about your interests or your holiday experiences. It is often easy to be friends with people who have 20 interests and play the same games. As you talk, the others may be thinking, “I like to do. It should be fun to be friends with you.”Remember! Just talking together in a friendly way is one good way to make friends.1. A. itB. oneC. thatD. careful2. A. meanB. wantC. haveD. show3. A. makeB. meetC. haveD. get4. A. look B. hearC. listenD. watch5. A. whatB. howC. whyD. when6 A. teachersB. studentsC. workmatesD. parents7. A. rangB. gotC. sangD. spoke8. A. onB. inC. withD. about9. A. teachB. knowC. learnD. like10. A. voiceB. sentenceC. phraseD. sound11. A. onB. byC. inD. to12. A. familyB. fatherC. workD. name13. A. doB. eatC. getD. play14. A. meantB. likedC. wasD. forgot15. A. muchB. betterC. enoughD. still16. A. themselves B. their parentsC. the teacherD. the school17. A. wasB. didC. gotD. saw18. A. wayB. dayC. teacherD. class19. A. breakB. classC. teachingD. day20. A. noB. differentC. manyD. the same。
练习题高一阅读理解练习题(完型填空篇)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各小题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
At the beginning of my first year of high school, I was nervous. The 1__ to Redwood High was much bigger than my old school. I knew that nobody would know me or care who I was. But everything 2__ that I was someone in Redwood High's marching band.At the beginning of the school year, everyone in the band was divided into 3__. My section leader, Michael, welcomed me and showed me where the freshmen line was.During the first football game, I was very 4__ because it was my first time performing in front of a big crowd. When we finished playing, the audience applauded(鼓掌) so loudly that I could hardly hear myself think. I felt 5__ and proud to have played music with such talented musicians.After every performance, we would 6__ our instruments and march back to the band room. The drum line would play cadence(鼓号) while the rest of us followed 7__. Breathing heavily, I looked around. Sweat dripped(滴下) from 8__ on players' brows(额头) and everyone was 9__. At that moment, I knew we had given our all and that we were all winners.That year, we had band practice for hours on end. We learned new music for halftime shows, homecoming game and parades. We always had 10__ to perform and we tried our best to deliver the most amazing shows we could. Ihad to spend a lot of time practicing my clarinet and even skipped some parties and sleepovers. But it was all worth it.At the end of the school year, our band 11__ won the Outstanding Ensemble Award at a music festival. This was a great honor for our band and a big success for me. I was really 12__ that we had accomplished so much. Looking back, I realized it wasn't the applause or the awards that made me happiest. It was the friendships and the unforgettable memories I made with my bandmates.During those years in high school, I learned the true 13__ of teamwork, dedication and perseverance(坚持不懈). Being part of something bigger than myself made me grow as a person and shaped my character. It taught me that with hard work, passion and support from others, I could achieve anything I set my mind to.Now in my senior year, I'm still a member of the marching band. It has become a big part of my life and I am proud to call myself a Redwood High Marching Band Alumni(校友). The lessons I learned and the friendships I made during my years in the band will stay with me forever.1. A. adventure B. distance C. path D. trip2. A. agreed B. registered C. admitted D. changed3. A. groups B. teams C. bands D. classes4. A. curious B. excited C. frightened D. surprised5. A. nervous B. embarrassed C. delighted D. relieved6. A. lower B. fix C. shake D. carry7. A. individually B. together C. randomly D. separately8. A. creases B. wrinkles C. lines D. patches9. A. exhausted B. depressed C. frustrated D. bored10. A. roles B. chances C. desires D. choices11. A. practice B. band C. team D. leader12. A. nervous B. excited C. touched D. useful13. A. significance B. motivation C. influence D. value参考答案:1. B2. D3. C4. B5. C6. D7. B8. A9. A 10. B11. B 12. C 13. D。
高一英语初高中衔接练习完形填空:I did very badly at school. My headmaster thought I was 1 and when I was 14, he said, "You're never going to be 2 but a failure. "After five years of 3 jobs, I fell in love with a very nice middle-class girl. It was the best 4 that could have happened to me. I 5 I wanted to do something positive with my life because I wanted to prove to 6 that what people said about me was 7 . Especially her mother, who had said to me, "Let's 8 it, you've failed at everything you've ever done. " So I tried hard with my 9 and went to college. My first novel 10 while I was at college.After college I taught during the 11 in high schools and attended evening classes at London University, where I got a 12 in history. I became a lecturer at a college and was thinking of 13 that job to write full time 14 I was offered a part-time job at Leeds University. I began to feel proud of myself--- 15 was a working-class boy who'd 16 school early, now teaching at the university.My writing career (职业) took off when I discovered my own style. Now I'm rich and 17 , have been on TV, and met lots of film stars. 18 what does it mean? I 19 wish all the people that have put me down had 20 "I believe in you. You'll succeed. "1. A. bright B. useless C. simple D. hopeful2. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing3. A. low B. poor C. good D. useful4. A. support B. happiness C. surprise D. thing5. A. Admitted B. Decided C. Planned D. Told6. A. me B. them C. her D. it7. A. wrong B. right C. stupid D. faulty8. A. see B. know C. understand D. face9. A. experiment B. practice C. writing D. composition10. A. came on B. came in C. came out D. came back1l. A. day B. night C. month D. year12. A. graduation B. pass C. degree D. success13. A. giving in B. giving back C. giving out D. giving up14. A. while B. if C. when D. or15. A. there B. here C. it D. that16. A. left B. attended C. changed D. graduated17. A. tired B. calm C. nervous D. famous18. A. And B. But C. However D. Well19. A. just B. exactly C. so D. very20. A. praised B. said C. answered D. advised阅读理解 AA few days ago my wife sent me out to buy something. When I came home, I handed her a paper bag and said, " Here are the apples you wanted. " She looked in the bag, and then she looked at me. "I told you," she said slowly, "to buy some eggs. "I felt worried about my absent-mindedness, so I went to see a doctor. He was a very kind man. "I have seen many people like you. It's nothing to worry about," he said. "If you know you are absent-minded, you are all right. But if you do not know you're absent-minded, you may be really in trouble. ""Many famous people were absent-minded," the doctor told me. "Thomas Edison was standing in line one day to pay his taxes. When he arrived at the window, he found that he had forgotten his own name. He had to ask the man who was behind him to tell him who he was. "I felt much better and got up to leave. "Thank you, doctor," I said. " How much do I have to pay you?""Ten dollars for the check-up," the doctor said." But doctor, I did not have a check-up! "For a moment the doctor looked puzzled. Then he said, "Oh, yes, it was the patient before you who had a check-up. How absent-minded I am!"21. It can be inferred from Paragraph l that when the author's wife heard what her husband told her, she was . A. excited B. surprised C. sad D. proud22. The doctor took Edison's story for example _________ .A. to show absent-mindedness is common among peopleB. because he liked telling stories .C. to make the author laughD. to make fun of Edison23. The underlined word "absent-mindedness" in the second paragraph probably means __________.A. a feeling of angerB. a feeling of sadnessC. an emotion (情绪) of excitementD. a trouble in which people often forget this or that24. Who had a check-up?A. The patient before the man.B. The man.C. The doctor.D. The man's wife.25. According to the passage, who was( were) absent-minded?A. Only the author.B. The author's wife.C. The doctor alone.D. The author and the doctor.BYesterday I went to the nursing home to visit my grandma. She just got out of the hospital recently where she had some serious operations. I wanted to surprise her after work, so I stopped by for a quick visit.When I got there, she was happy to see me. We hugged, kissed and exchanged greetings. Then I heard a woman crying. It was my grandma’s roommate. The curtain was drawn so I could not see her. She started calling out a name that wasn’t mine but she was certainly talking to me, begging me to go to her side of the room.I ignored her at first and continued visiting with my grandma. Then she started begging and s aying, “Please, come to see me!” So I went to see her.When I drew the curtain back, she looked so old but flashed me the biggest smile! She opened her arms wide for me to hug her so I bent low and gave her a hug. I sat on her bed and talked with her for a few minutes. She kept calling me by the other name but I did not correct her. She told me stories as if I had been there when they happened.Finally I went back to visit with my grandma. Then the woman started crying again, saying, “Please, come back.” She finally slept.I stopped by the nurse’s station and the nurse told me that the lady suffers from Alzheimer’s. I mentioned the name she had called me. The nurse told me it was the lady’s daughter’s name. Then I understood why she wanted me to go to visit her.We will all get old some day. Some of us will have broken minds like the lady and some of us will have broken bodies like my grandma. As I was leaving I promised I would go back and visit the lady, even after my grandma moves back to her home.26. Why did the writer’s grandma live in a nursing home?A. Because she needed another operation.B. Because she had been used to living there.C. Because she waited for the writer to come.D. Because she wanted to be looked after there.27. According to the text, the woman cried because_________.A. she missed her daughter very muchB. she expected to tell stories to the writerC. she feared the curtain being drawnD. she was troubled by the writer’s talking28. Which word can be used to describe the crying woman?A. Selfish.B. Lonely.C. Strong.D. Lazy.29. What can the writer learn from her experience?A. The old will become forgetful.B. Everyone will get old someday.C. The old need care from others.D. We shouldn’t leave the old in the nursing home.一、完形填空Have you ever had to decide whether to go shopping or stay home and watch TV on a weekend? Now you 1 do both at the same time. Home shopping television networks have become a 2 for many people to shop without 3 having to leave their homes.Some shoppers are 4 of department stores and supermarkets— 5 the crowds, waiting in long lines, and sometimes having slight 6 of finding anything they want to buy. They’d rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and 7 a friendly announcer describe a product 8 a model shows it. And they can 9 around the clock, buying something 10 by making a phone call.Department stores and even mail-order companies are 11 to join in the success of home shopping. Large department stores are busy 12 their own TV channels(频道)to encourage(鼓励)TV shopping in the future.13 can ask questions about products and place 14 , all through their TV sets.Will shopping by television 15 take the place of shopping in stores? Some industry managers think so.16 many people find shopping at a 17 store a great enjoyment. And for many shoppers, it is still important to 18 or try on dresses they want to buy. That’s 19 specialists say that in the future, home shopping will 20 together with store shopping but will never entirely replace it.1. A. must B. should C. shall D. can2. A. programme B. way C. reason D. purpose3. A. ever B. never C. still D. once4. A. proud B. fond C. tired D. careful5. A. fighting B. striking C. treating D. stopping6. A. sense B. doubt C. hope D. feeling7. A. see B. watch C. let D. notice8. A. until B. since C. if D. while9. A. shop B. wait C. turn D. deliver10. A. suitably B. cheaply C. simply D. hardly11. A. nervous B. lucky C. equal D. eager12. A. putting up B. making up C. setting up D. looking up13. A. Guests B. Assistants C. Managers D. Customers14. A. orders B. goods C. books D. answers15. A. lastly B. finally C. especially D. fortunately16. A. Then B. Yet C. However D. Therefore17. A. general B. popular C. real D. true18. A. design B. make C. wear D. touch19. A. how B. why C. what D. when20. A. exist B. practise C. follow D. appear二、阅读理解AWhen a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk(冒…危险)being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the storm close up.“Storm chasing(追逐)” is becoming an increasingly popular hobby, especially in the Midwest of the United States, where there are frequent storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by checking the Internet for the latest weather reports, and then drives up to 1,000 kilometers to where the storm will be and waits for it to develop.Although anyone can do it, storm chasing is extremely dangerous. The power of a big storm can throw a cow into the air or destroy a whole house in seconds. Storm chasers are also often hurt in accidents caused by driving in a heavy rain. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for storm-chasing vacations during the storm season.Even then, storm chasing is not all adventure and excitement. “Storm chasing is 95% driving,” says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his summer storm-chasing. “Sometimes you can sit around for hours waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a few light showers.”However, for storm chasers, it is all worth it. “When you get close to a storm, it is the most exciting sight youwill ever see in your life,” says Jasper Morley. “Every storm is an example of the power of nature. It is the greatest show on Earth.”21. For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to .A. head straight for the center of the stormB. get into the car for safetyC. wait patiently for the storm to developD. collect information about a coming storm22. Beginners of storm chasing are advised .A. not to drive in a heavy rainB. to do it in an organized wayC. not to get too close to a stormD. to spend more time on it in summer23. By saying “it is all worth it” in the last paragraph, the author means that .A. storm chasing costs a lot of moneyB. storm chasing is worth hours of waitingC. efforts in storm chasing are well paidD. a storm presents the greatest show on Earth24. What can we learn from the text?A. Sometimes storm chasers get nothing but disappointmentB. Many storm chasers get killed in the storms.C. Storm chasing is becoming popular around the world/D. Storm chasing is only fit for young people.BPeople fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor in 1944, when she starred in National Velve t—the story of Velvet Brown, a young girl who wins first place in a famous horse race. At first, the producers of the movie told Taylor that she was too small to play the part of Velvet. However, they waited for her for a few months as she exercised and trained—and added three inches to her height in four months! Her acting in National Velvet is still considered the best by a child actress.Elizabeth Taylor was born in London in 1932. Her parents, both Americans, had moved there for business reasons. When World War II started, the Taylor moved to Beverly Hills, California, and there Elizabeth started acting in movies. After her success as a child star, Taylor had no trouble moving into adult(成人)roles and won twice for Best Actress: Butterfield 8(1960) and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? (1966)Taylor’s fame and popularity gave her a lot of power with the movie industry, so she was able to demand very high pay for her movies. In 1963, she received $1 million for her part in Cleopatra—the highest pay received by any star up to that time.Elizabeth Taylor is a legend (传奇人物) of our time. Like Velvet Brown in National Velvet, she has been lucky. She has beauty, fame and wealth. But she is also a hard worker. Taylor seldom acts in movies any more. Instead, she puts her time and efforts into her businesses, and into helping others—several years ago, she founded an organization that has raised more than $40 million for research and education.25. The producers didn’t let Taylor play the part of Velvet at first because they thought she .A. was small in sizeB. was too youngC. did not play well enoughD. did not show much interest26. What Elizabeth Taylor and Velvet Brown had in common was that they were both .A. popular all their livesB. famous actressesC. successful when very youngD. rich and kind-hearted27. Taylor became Best Actress at the age of .A. 12B. 28C. 31D. 3428. In her later life, Elizabeth Taylor devoted herself to .A. doing business and helping othersB. turning herself into a legendC. collecting money for the poorD. going about research and education workCLions are opportunists. They prefer to eat without having to do too much work. When resting in the shade, they are also watching the sky to see what is flying by, and even in the heat of the day they will suddenly start up and run a mile across the plains to find out what is going on. If another animal has made a kill, they will drive it off and take the kill for themselves. A grown lion can easily eat 60 pounds of meat at a single feeding. Often they eat until it seems painful for them to lie down.The lionesses (母狮) , being thinner and faster, are better hunters than the males. But the males don’t mind. After the kill they move in and take the best share.Most kills are made at night or just before daybreak. We have seen many, many daylight attempts but only ten kills. Roughly, it’s about twenty daytime attempts for one kill.When lions are hiding for an attack by a water hole, they wait patiently and can charge at any second. The kill is the exciting moment in the day-to-day life of the lion, since these great animals spend most of their time,about 20 hours a day, sleeping and resting.Lions are social cats, and when they are having a rest, they love to touch each other. After drinking at a water hole, a lioness rests her head on another’s back. When walking, young lion s often touch faces with older ones, an act of close ties among members of the group.29. By describing lions as “opportunists” in Paragraph One, the author means to say that lions .A. are cruel animalsB. are clever animalsC. like to take advantage of other animalsD. like to take every chance to eat30. According to the text, which of the following is true?A. Lions make most kills in the daytime.B. Males care more about eating than active killing.C. Lions are curious about things happening around them.D. It doesn’t take lions too much time to make a kill.31. How can we know that lions are social animals?A. They depend on each other.B. They look after each other well.C. They readily share what they have.D. They enjoy each other’s com pany.32. What would be the best title for the text?A. Powerful LionsB. Lions at Work and PlayC. Lions, Social CatsD. Lions, Skilled HuntersDTo extinguish (熄灭) different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers have been invented. They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out. Most portable (手提式的) kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on small fires. The law requires ships, trains, buses and planes to carry extinguishers.Since fuel, oxygen (氧气) and heat must be present in order for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire. If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out. The cooling method is the most common way to put out a fire. Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get.Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen. This is usually done by covering the fire with sand, steam or some other things. A blanket may be used to cover a small fire.A third method is called separation, which includes removing the fuel, or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.The method that is used to put out a fire depends upon the type of fire. Fires have been grouped in three classes. Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like are called Class A fires. These materials usually help keep the fire on. Such fires can be stopped most readily by cooling with water.33. If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the following should be ready there for you to use?A. SandB. WaterC. A blanket.D. An extinguisher.34. To cover some burning wood with a basin in order to stop the fire is an example of .A. separating the fireB. reducing the heatC. removing the fuelD. cutting off the oxygen35. In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about .A. when it breaks outB. how it comes aboutC. what kind it isD. where it takes place36. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. Another class of firesB. Another type of extinguishersC. How fires break out.D. How fires can be prevented.EChildhood was an illusion (错觉) and the illusion was this: everything was bigger. No, I mean everything, not just houses and shops and grown-ups, but colors and flowers and journeys, especially journeys which seemed endless. “Are we there yet, Daddy?”Funfairs (游乐场) were huge things that spread for miles around you with noise and lights and exciting danger. Rainy days at home when you were ill seemed to last for ever. Being a grown-up yourself was an unthinkable distant possibility. Every sound was louder, every game was grander, every pain unbearable.As I’ve grown old, life has become sm aller. Tastes have dulled. Surprises have turned into shocks. Days go by unnoticed. How can I regain childhood when it was an illusion?I have only one repeatable and wonderful way and even in this way I can regain only part of that larger world.I can play upon the stage like a child and make the crowd laugh and laugh with them, sometimes helplessly like achild, and then, even though I’m a sixty-one-year-old man, I can almost catch the colors and sounds and stillness of those bigger years when I was little.37. How does the author feel about his childhood?A. It was endless.B. It was unpleasant.C. He is glad that it is over.D. He misses it as a grown-up38. The author thinks that everything was bigger in childhood because .A. children could not make proper judgments.B. children were curious and eager about lifeC. things appeared really big in children’s eyesD. to grow up seemed so long for children39. The world seems to have become smaller to the author because .A. life is disappointingB. time goes by too fastC. he has had too many surprisesD. foods no longer taste delicious40. The author enjoys playing on the stage so as to .A. act like a childB. live an unusual lifeC. make the crowd laughD. regain his childhood。
高一下英语完型阅读练习(3)第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)As waiters, we deal with customers every day and when something goes wrong, somehow we have the ability to keep on going. It's our responsibility to __1__ the customer.I remember my first __2__ job was at a fine restaurant. One afternoon, the manager informed all the cooks and waiters that a VIP __3__ were coming for lunch. The group were _4__ VIPs in the city's fashion industry.After the group arrived and got __5__ comfortably, drinks were __6__. Normally, the head waiter would be in charge of wine service. __7__,the manager asked me to serve that afternoon.I had __8__ done wine service, nor had I ever served a group of twelve.I arranged 12 wine glasses on the tray and went to the table. As I __9__ one of the glasses in front of the first customer, somehow I had __10__ my grip (抓,握) and six glasses fell on top of a young woman, and then to the floor and __11__ in pieces. I felt frightened and my face turned red.I apologized many times to the __12__ and to the rest of the group.Quickly, the manager __13__ my aid and helped in the clean-up, and sent out their drinks right away. I didn't understand why, but the group were forgiving me and the young woman __14__ informed me it was OK.My manager pulled me to the side and said, “If you know why an accident happened, __15__ from it and move on. You still have a table to serve and you can't show your __16__ or your disappointment. Mistakes and accidents do happen. Keep your __17__ up and be confident. The glasses are replaceable.”I understood why he was truly a well __18__ restaurant manager within the neighborhood. His __19__ relationship with the group made the situation __20__ and the group forgave me for that.1. A. welcome B. feed C. invite D. please2. A. waiter B. cook C. servant D. director3. A. group B. number C. family D. class4. A. taken up with B. made up of C. added up to D. recognized as5. A. introduced B. satisfied C. seated D. dressed6. A. bought B. sold C. ordered D. got7. A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. Though8. A. often B. once C. never D. little9. A. set B. broke C. cleaned D. shook10. A. got B. caught C. forgot D. lost11. A. stood B. lay C. kept D. stayed12. A. manager B. guest C. man D. woman13. A. took over B. came to C. gave up D. rushed against14. A. repeatedly B. regretfully C. impatiently D. angrily15. A. hear B. tell C. change D. learn16. A. apology B. excitement C. nervousness D. carelessness17. A. nose B. face C. head D. hand18. A. behaved B. respected C. visited D. understood19. A. new B. famous C. terrible D. close20. A. calm B. comfortable C. good D. possible第三部分阅读理解AA simple flower made headlines in the British press years ago. How could that be?British Prime Minister David Cameron and his ministers were attending a reception hosted by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. They insisted on wearing poppies(罂粟花) in their buttonholes.What’s wrong with that?According to the Global Times, Chinese officials apparently had asked the UK delegation (代表团)not to wear poppies. The British said that poppies meant a great deal to them on that day and they would wear them all the same.So wh at’s the significance of the poppy? It’s a flower which has different cultural and symbolic meanings for British and Chinese people.From the Chinese point of view, the poppy is a symbol of China’s humiliation at the hands of European powers in the Opium Wars(鸦片战争)of the 19th century. Britain forced China to open the borders to trade – including in the opium – which was made from poppies grown in India.Yet from the British viewpoint the poppy is a reminder of the killing during World War I. Red poppies grew on the battlefields of Flanders in Belgium where many thousands of British soldiers died or were buried. Since then, Poppy Day (November 11) has become a time in the UK to wear poppies and remember the sacrifices of British soldiers and civilians in times of war.So you can see that the poppy sets off strong feelings in the hearts of Chinese and British people for different reasons. And it makes sens e for us to try to understand each other’s standpoint.Of course cultural differences can also be funny. And what one nation thinks is an acceptable gift may be viewed differently by their guests from overseas. US President Barack Obama gave a gift of an iP od to Britain’s Queen – a dull person with no interest in music. Obama also presented Gordon Brown with a fine selection of American movies. But they were in US format and impossible to play on British DVD players.Many countries have diplomats(外交官) stationed overseas. Diplomats provide information and advice to their governments back home. However, sometimes it would seem that even diplomats can overlook the cultural significance of a small flower.1. The poppy reminds the Chinese of ________.A. the shame caused by European countries in the 19th centuryB. the British soldiers who were killed and buried during World War IC. the Chinese soldiers killed during World War IID. the suffering caused by Britain during World War I2. The diplomatic problem in Beijing is mainly caused by ________.A. the translation mistakeB. the language differenceC. the cultural differenceD. the different lifestyle3. We can infer that ________.A. Britain’s Queen is not interested in art.B. Gordon Brown was fond of American movies US President Barack Obama sent him.C. US President Barack Obama received a gift for music.D. Britain’s Queen may not like the iPod US President Obama presented her.4. What is the main idea of the 9th paragraph?A. Cultural differences are sometimes interesting and amusing.B. Cultural differences can cause a big problem.C. US President Barack Obama likes to present gifts to other leaders.D. US leaders and British leaders get along well with each other.BAre morning people born or made? In my case it was definitely made. In my early 20s, I hardly went to bed before midnight, and I would always get up late the next morning.But after a while I couldn’t ignore the high relationship between success and rising early. On those rare occasions where I did get up early, I noticed that my productivity (效率) was always higher. So I set out to become a habitual early riser. But whenever my alarm went of f, my first thought was always to stop that noise and go back to sleep. Eventually some sleep research showed that my strategy was wrong.The most common w rong strategy is this: supposing you’re going to get up earlier, you’d better go to bed earlier. It sounds very reasonable, but will usually fail.There are two main schools (流派) of thought on sleep patterns. One is that you should go to bed and get up at the same time every day. The second school says you should go to bed when you’re tired and get up when you naturally wake up. However, I have found both are wrong if you care about productivity. If you sleep at fixed hours, you’ll sometimes go to bed when you aren’t sleepy enough. You’re wasting time lying in bed awake.My solution is to combine both methods. I go to bed when I’m sleepy and get up with an alarm clock at a fixed time. So I always get up at the same time (in my case 5 a.m.), but I go to bed at different times every night.However, going to bed only when I’m sleepy, and getting up at a fixed time every morning are my ways. If you want to become an early riser, you can try your own.1. According to the passage, the underlined phrase refers to ________.A. people who stay up until the next morningB. people who get up early in the morningC. people who feel sleepy in the morningD. people whose productivity is the lowest in the morning2.Why did the author want to become a habitual early riser?A. Because he / she wanted to have more sleep time.B. Because he / she wanted to do morning exercise.C. Because he / she wanted to test which school is better?D. Because he / she found that the productivity was higher.3.The author experienced all the following EXCEPT ________.A. going to bed after midnightB. asking scholars for advice on sleeping habitsC. getting up early occasionallyD. pressing off the alarm to go on sleeping4.What’s the author’s sleep pattern?A. Go ing to bed early and getting up early.B. Going to bed late and getting up late.C. Going to bed when sleepy and getting up at a fixed early time.D. Going to bed early and getting up late.CThe man behind the Apple empire died at 56 years ago. He was one of the people who made Silicon Valley(硅谷)the capital of technological invention. Author and business consultant Jim Collins once called Jobs the “Beethoven of business”. When asked what Steve Jobs will be best remembered for, many of us would name a particular product:the iPod, the iPhone or the iPad, for example. But in the eyes of Eric Jackson, a reporter with Forbes magazine, Jobs brought the world much more than these popular devices(装置). Here are some of the lessons he taught us:1. The most lasting inventions mix art and science. Jobs pointed out that the team members working with Apple were trained in anthropology(人类学), art, history, and poetry. He believed this was important in making Apple’s products stand out.2. Never fear failure. Jobs was fired by the successor he himself chose. It was one of the most public embarrassments(尴尬)of the last 30 years in business. However, Jobs didn’t hide away or try to get a new job. He picked himself up and got back to work.3. You can’t look forward to connecting the dots—you can only look backward. This means that, however much we try to plan things ahead of time, life is always full of unexpected things. What seems like bitter pain and defeat could turn out to sow the seeds of unimaginable success in years to come. You can’t connect the dots looking forward. But you have to trust that all the dots will be connected in the future.4. Listen to that voice in tile back of your head that tells you if you’re on the right track or not. Most of us simply decide that we’re going to work in finance or become a doctor because it's what our parents tell us to do. Whatever your voice is telling you, it is smart to listen to it—like Jobs did.Just as Caroline and Amy from his empire put it, “Steve was one of the most inspiring yet toughest boss ever—but who else could have built Apple? What Steve left is sure to inspire generations of creative thinkers to think differently. His influence will b e felt throughout the world.”1. From the passage, we learn that __________.A. Steve Jobs is the first founder of Silicon V alleyB. Steve Jobs is only remembered for the popular device iPhoneC. mixing art and science is really important in making Apple’s products noticeableD. all the team members in Silicon Valley are trained in anthropology, art, history and poetry2. According to the passage, which words can be best used to describe Steve Jobs?A. Popular but sensitive.B. Brave but stubborn.C. Different and reliable.D. Determined and inspiring.3. What does the phrase “picked himself up”(Paragraph 3)most probably mean?A. Became excited.B. Refused to talk.C. Got others’ help.D. Cheered himself up.4. What’s the writer's main purpose of writing the passage?A. To introduce readers the life story of Steve Jobs.B. To tell readers Steve Jobs is the “Beethoven of business”.C. To encourage readers to learn from Steve Jobs’ life experience.D. To persuade readers that they shouldn’t always follow what parents tell them to do.DMost teens can't wait to learn to drive. Not so with me. Driving made me nervous. I didn't get a license until I turned 24 years old. As a result, when I first married, we only had one car and car pooled(拼车) to work. My husband's hours were different from mine by one hour. I worked earlier. So he dropped me off and went to the diner to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I leisurely(悠闲地)walked the three miles to his work place where I waited in his car, reading a book.One day while waiting for him, I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot. It was powder blue and shining. The kind of car you dream about. I was busily admiring the car, when Inoticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen off the movie screen.She pulled into the spot beside our car and it was all I could do not to stare. She and Liz Taylor looked much alike, especially jet black hair and alabaster(雪白的) skin. Our eyes made contact and she smiled at me. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like an even row of pearls. She was wearing a light blue shirt that just matched her car. Peeking through her long, softly curled hair I could see gold hoop earrings. They had to be gold to shine like that. A couple of minutes later, a nice looking man came out of the building, entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.Sitting there in my jeans, shirt and hair in a pony tail, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all?Maybe I would have forgotten about her, but the following week, I saw her again. Then it became almost set to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy lasted long after she drove away.Many nights when sleep escaped me, I would think about the beautiful lady. I wondered if she and her husband ate out, and where they dined, and what she was wearing. I wanted her to get out of the car and let me see her full length. Did she wear really high heeled shoes and pants, or a skirt?I would get my answers in a couple of weeks.Sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding my book, watching her over the top of it. She was waiting and when her husband came to the car, she called to him. They spoke a few words and he opened the car door for her to step out. He took her arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She was wearing a skirt.She haltingly walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking stick. Sitting sideways in the car, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other one. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis(假肢)on the left leg and a brace(支架) on the right leg. I couldn't watch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. For weeks I had envied this woman and her way of life, while I had been able to walk three miles to our car!When my husband arrived and found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroad made a large settlement(赔偿金) with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didn't. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can't buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled.1. In the afternoons the woman walked three miles to her husband’s work place to__________.A. take exercise on the wayB. meet the beautiful ladyC. enjoy the scenery and readingD. wait for her husband2. After seeing the beautiful lady, the woman concluded____________.A. the beautiful lady led a rich and happy lifeB. the beautiful lady liked to show off herselfC. she and her husband must make more moneyD. she shouldn’t have married her husband3. The woman prayed for forgiveness all the way home because____________.A. She should have known the whole story earlierB. She shouldn’t have compared herself with the womanC. She shouldn’t have told her husband what she had seenD. She shouldn’t have seen the woman getting out of the car4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The woman learned that health and family are more important.B. The woman was poor and couldn’t afford another car and beautiful clothes.C. The woman envied the beautiful lady of her rich husband.D. The woman regretted marrying her husband.5. The underlined word “haltingly” probably means_______________.A. proudlyB. excitedlyC. difficultlyD. steadily6. Which of the following do you think best matches the subject of the passage?A. Seeing is believingB. East or west, home is best.C. Things are not always what they seem.D. Looks can be false.完形: DAABC, CBCAD, BDBAD , CCBDA 阅读: ACDA, BDBC, CDDC, DABACC完形: DAABC, CBCAD, BDBAD , CCBDA 阅读: ACDA, BDBC, CDDC, DABACC完形: DAABC, CBCAD, BDBAD , CCBDA 阅读: ACDA, BDBC, CDDC, DABACC完形: DAABC, CBCAD, BDBAD , CCBDA 阅读: ACDA, BDBC, CDDC, DABACC。
英语阅读完形练习题及讲解高中### English Cloze Test for High School StudentsInstructions:Read the following passage carefully. Choose the best word from the options provided to fill in the blanks. After completing the exercise, refer to the explanation section for a detailed analysis.Passage:In the heart of the city, there stands an ancient tower that has been a silent witness to the passage of time. It is a structure of immense historical significance, yet it remains largely unnoticed by the bustling crowds that pass by it every day.The tower was built in the 13th century and has withstood the test of time, despite the many natural disasters and warsthat have occurred over the centuries. It is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the builders of that era.One of the most fascinating aspects of the tower is its unique design. The architects of the time were known fortheir innovative approaches, and this tower is no exception. It features a spiral staircase that winds its way up to thetop, offering a panoramic view of the city.However, the tower is not just a relic of the past; it is also a place of learning. Over the years, it has been used as a library, a museum, and even a school. Today, it continues to serve as a cultural center, hosting various events and exhibitions that attract visitors from all over the world.Despite its historical importance, the tower faces challenges in the present day. With the rapid development of the city around it, there is a growing concern about the preservation of this architectural gem. Efforts are being made to ensure that it remains a part of the city's heritage for future generations.Cloze Test:1. The tower was built in the 13th century and haswithstood/overcome the test of time...2. ...despite the many natural disasters/technological advances and wars...3. It is a testament/prediction to the skill and craftsmanship...4. The architects of the time were known for their innovative approaches/conservative methods...5. It features a spiral staircase that winds/leads its way up to the top...6. The tower is not just a relic of the past; it is also a place of learning/center of commerce...7. Today, it continues to serve as a cultural center/sports complex...8. Despite its historical importance, the tower faces challenges/opportunities in the present day...9. With the rapid development of the city around it, there isa growing concern/worry about the preservation...10. Efforts are being made to ensure that it remains a part of the city's heritage/industry for future generations...Explanation:1. Withstood is the correct choice as it means to endure or remain firm despite difficulties, which fits the context of the tower's survival through time.2. Natural disasters are the appropriate term here, as they are events that have historically tested the durability of structures.3. Testament is the correct word, indicating that the tower is evidence of the builders' skill.4. Innovative approaches is the right choice, as it suggests that the architects were creative and forward-thinking.5. Winds is the correct term, as it is commonly used to describe the way a staircase spirals.6. Place of learning is the suitable phrase, as it aligns with the tower's historical uses mentioned in the passage.7. Cultural center is the correct answer, as the passage states that the tower hosts cultural events.8. Challenges is the appropriate word, as it reflects the difficulties the tower faces in the modern context.9. Concern is the right term, indicating worry or care about the preservation of the tower.10. Heritage is the correct noun, as it refers to the cultural legacy that the tower represents for the city.。
高一英语阅读理解策略完形填空题20题答案解析版1Learning English can be a challenging but rewarding experience. There are many ways to improve your English skills. One of the most important things is to read as much as possible. Reading can help you expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar, and understand different sentence structures. Another way to learn English is to watch English movies and TV shows. This can help you improve your listening skills and understand natural spoken English. You can also listen to English podcasts or music to improve your listening comprehension.1. Reading can help you ___ your vocabulary.A. increaseB. reduceC. maintainD. destroy答案:A。
increase 表示“增加”,阅读可以帮助增加词汇量,符合语境。
reduce 是“减少”,maintain 是“维持”,destroy 是“破坏”,都不符合。
2. Watching English movies and TV shows can help you improve your ___ skills.A. readingB. writingC. listeningD. speaking答案:C。
高一英语阅读完形精练(含答案解析)AWhen I was three years old,I couldn't speak. It was a strange reality that none of the doctors I visited could understand.One day,I was shadowing(尾随) my mother. She found herself looking in a mirror,and through it our eyes met.She began to speak to me through the reflection,and I slowly began to mimic(模仿) her mouth's movements until I formed a word.It turned out that I'm deaf in my left ear,and have a slight problem in my right. Being hard of hearing has been difficult,but I've never lived in a state of selfhating sorrow. Imagine being able to shut out all sound as you lay your head down to sleep by simply rolling over onto one side. That's my reality when I sleep on my “good ear”,and it makes me feel like a superhero sometimes.Pe ople call my deaf side my “bad ear”,but when I wear my hearing aid,I have access to a range of features that some other deaf people don't. In cinemas,for example,with one click of a button I can enjoy a whole film as though it were whispered to me from the mouths of the actors.Owning a hearing aid hasn't always felt good,however. On the first day I got my aid,whenI was eight,I took it to school for showandtell. As I explained how it worked to my classmates,a boy yelled out,“Aren't those for old men?”At that moment,I felt different. It took a long time for me to get over that sense of being so unlike my peers.But it's not just school kids who can make us deaf and hardofhearing people feel like burdens. Every video on social media that lacks subtitles(字幕),for example,means an entire community of deaf people is unable to enjoy it. Completely deaf people are excluded from enjoying many movies too, as subtitles in cinemas are almost impossible to find.And with hearing aids costing around $2,500 each, it can be hard for many people to afford to be able to listen to the things that others take for granted.As for me,I can listen to music,enjoy films,and catch conversations—I'm lucky.I'm deaf,but I can still hear everything. I've been blessed with wonderful life experiences,and I am human. And when it comes to sleeping,I'm even superhuman.1.How does the author view his hearing difficulty?A.It's a disaster and causes him a lot of trouble.B.It gave him a chance to experience something special.C.It made him feel embarrassed in front of his classmates.D.It helped him to live in his own world without being interrupted.2.What can be inferred from the passage about the author?A.He was born deaf.B.He is optimistic and helpful.C.His family and classmates have supported him a lot.D.The hearing aid brings much convenience to his daily life.3.What is the author's attitude toward his life?A.Grateful.B.Anxious.C.Excited.D.Disappointed.4.What is the author's main purpose in writing the passage?A.To give advice on life to disabled people.B.To show how difficult life is for disabled people.C.To share his experience of treating a disadvantage with gratitude.D.To show the convenience a hearing aid could bring.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者积极应对自己听力障碍的励志故事。
高一英语阅读理解完形填空及答案9高一阅读训练专题练习高一英语阅读理解专讲专练含答案及解析九整体理解我们常遇到这样的情况:句子都能看懂,但读完文章印象却不深。
这就牵涉到对文章的整体理解。
首先,我们要重视文章的题目和首句。
文章的题目是文章的主题,文章的内容就是围绕这一主题展开的;而首句是文章的导入,点明作者写作意图或写作背景。
文章的每个段落的首句和尾句也是整体理解的关键,首句是开篇明义,而尾句常常是画龙点睛。
因此,我们在阅读时要养成这样一个习惯:见了文章的题目,要停顿一下,想一想这篇文章大概写的什么。
阅读时,要特别注意每段的第一句与最后一句,并用心记住。
读完全文后要将全文的主要内容快速回忆一下,这样既把握了文章的主要内容和框架结构,又学会了作者的逻辑推理的方法,从而更好地理解这篇文章。
Passage A阅读理解On October 12, 1989, some British scientists were working at the computers to look for the information they needed. Suddenlythey saw a lot of very bright points crossing the computers screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to check some parts of the computers. To their horror (恐怖), they found out that most of their stored information was got rid of by computer viruses (病毒) ! Clearly all these computers had been infected (感染) by computer viruses. It is said that the computer viruses were made by a group of young men fond of playing tricks. ① They all had excellent education. They created the viruses just to show their intelligence (才能) . These kinds of computer viruses are named Jerusalem Viruses. These viruses can stay in computers for a long time. When the time comes they will attack (袭击) the computers by lowering the functions (功能) , damaging their normal programs or even getting rid of all the information. ②We now come to know that Jerusalem Viruses often attack computers on Friday and that they are spreading (传播) to a lot of computers. Among thecountries that were attacked by computer viruses last year are Britain, Australia, Switzerland and the U.S. But till now, how to get rid of the terrible viruses remains a problem.根据文章内容,选择正确答案:高一阅读训练专题练习1. When the viruses attack the computers, the computers will work____ .A. normallyB. slowlyC. fasterD. well2. The group of young men created the viruses to ____ .A. damage the computersB. test their abilityC. tell people that they were intelligentD. play a trick on users of the computers3. According to the passage, computer viruses seem to ____.A. have been in nature for yearsB. stay in any computersC. be difficult to get rid of at presentD. be able to be got rid of in the near future4. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Last year four countries found their computer were infected by viruses.B. The viruses will come to a new computer after staying in the old one for some time.C. Scientists are trying to find a way to get rid of the viruses.D. The Jerusalem Viruses are dangerous to human health.难句注释① It is said that the computer viruses were made by a group of young men fond of playing tricks.据说计算机病毒是由一群喜欢搞恶作剧的年轻人制造出来的。
厦门双十中学漳州校区高一年级阅读完形技巧专项训练(二)(完成时间30分钟)一、阅读理解AAs cultural symbols go, the American car is quite young. The Model T Ford was built at the Piquette Plant in Michigan a century ago, with the first rolling off the assembly line(装配线) on September 27, 1908. Only eleven cars were produced the next month. But eventually Henry Ford would build fifteen million of them.Modern America was born on the road, behind a wheel. The car shaped some of the most lasting aspects of American culture: the roadside diner, the billboard, the motel, even the hamburger. For most of the last century, the car represented what it meant to be American—going forward at high speed to find new worlds. The road novel, the road movie, these are the most typical American ideas, born of abundant petrol, cheap cars and a never-ending interstate highway system, the largest public works project in history.In 1928 Herbert Hoover imagined an America with “a chicke n in every pot and a car in every garage.” Since then, this society has moved onward, never looking back, as the car transformed America from a farm-based society into an industrialThe cars that drove the American Dream have helped to create a global ecological disaster. In America the demand for oil has grown by 22 percent since 1990.The problems of excessive(过度的) energy consumption, climate change and population growth have been described in a book by the American writer Thomas L. Friedman. He fears the worst, but hopes for the best.Friedman points out that the green economy(经济) is a chance to keep American strength. “The ability to design, build and export green technologies for producing clean water, clean air and healthy and abundant fo od is going to be the currency of power in the new century.”1.Why is hamburger mentioned in paragraph 2?A. To explain Americans’ love for travelling by car.B. To show the influence of cars on American culture.C. To stress the popularity of fast food with Americans.D. To praise the effectiveness of America’s road system.2. What has the use of cars in America led to?A. Decline of economy.B. Environmental problems.C. A shortage of oil supply.D. A farm-based society.3. What is Friedman’s attitude towards America’s future?A. Ambiguous(模糊的).B. Doubtful.C. Hopeful.D. Tolerant(包容的).BAll countries have their own characteristics that make them stand out. One thing that visitors to the UK always notice is how good British people are at waiting, especially in queues. Everywhere in the UK, it's common to see queues. People wait in long lines at bus stops, in shops and in cinemas.Speaking to BBC News, Kate Bradley, a lecturer at the University of Kent, explained that queuing in the UK isn't simply about having goodwill toward other people. Indeed, British people also like everything to be in perfect order, so being shouted at for skipping ahead of someone in a line is something that most British try to avoid.The British obsession (痴迷)with queuing goes back to World War II. When the amount of food that people are allowed to have is limited by the government due to wartime, people had to wait in line to get important goods in shops, particularly food. The government at the time was worried that trouble and disorder would break out, so it made a point of telling people that queuing was civilized and a British thing to do. And that message is still alive today.There's probably only one factor that will affect a Briton's willingness to stand patiently in line —the weather, which can change quite quickly in the UK. One minute it can be fine and sunny, and the next it can be wet and windy. If people are queuing in bad weather, their main hope is that the bus arrives soon, or the people in front of them waiting to use the ATM give up and decide to leave.But if the weather is good, queuing can be fun. Although people are waiting, they may be excited about the thing they’ve waiting for. There's an air of expectation when people are standing in line for a pop concert, for example. This can create a great atmosphere, which can make queuing for something an enjoyable experience all of its own.4. What do the most British people try to avoid?A. Cutting in a line.B. Waiting in long lines.C. Behaving badly in public.D. Having goodwill towards other people.5. Why did the British people wait in line during World War II?A. They loved to queue to kill time.B. They thought of waiting in line as a tradition.C. They wanted to get their important goods in shops.D. They wanted to leave a good impression on others.6. What can prevent the British from standing in line patiently?A. The weather.B. The time.C. The mood.D. The war.7. In which of the following cases do the British enjoy queuing?A. They wait for the bus on a rainy day.B. They wait to use the ATM in bad weather.C. They go to the restaurant on a windy day.D. They go to the concert with friends on a sunny day.二、完成句子:每空填一词。
高一英语完形阅读训练Name _____ Marks____I. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分30分)An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother . All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left . When she heard her daddy say to her _1__mother with whispered desperation (绝望), “ ___2__ a miracle(奇迹) can save him now”, the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank . She __3___ all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully . Then she __4__ her way six blocks to the local drugstore .“What do you want ?” asked the chemist . “It’s _5_ my little brother ,” the girl answered back . “ he’s really , really sick and I want to buy a __6__ . His name is Andrew and he ha s something __7__ growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him .”“We don’t _8_ miracles here , child , I’m sorry ,” the chemist said , smilin_9_ at the little girl .In the shop was a __10__ customer . He stopped down and as ked the little girl , “What kind of miracles does your brother _11__?”“ I don’t know ,” she replied . “ He is really sick and mummy said he needs __12__. But my daddy can’t pay for it , so I have brought my __13___.”“How much do you have ?” Asked th e man .“ One dollar and eleven cents , __14___ I can try and get some more , “ she answered quietly . “ Well , what a coincident (巧合),” smiled the man . “A dollar and eleven cents --- the ___15___ price of a miracle for little brother . ___16___ me to where you live . I want to see your brother and ___17___ your parents.That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong , a surgeon (外科医生). The operation was completed without _18__ and it wasn’t long before Andrew was __19___ again and doing well .The little girl was happy . She knew exactly how much the miracle cost --- one dollar and eleven cents --- Plus the __20__ of the little child .A B C D1. tearful hopeful helpful kind2. Simply Just Only More than3. drew pulled put poured4.followed made took found5.to as for on6.hope doctor favor miracle7.bad small extra impossible8.have offer sell store9.gently sadly strangely coldly10.well-dressed kind-hearted well-behaved good-looking11.have need care like12.a doctor a surgeon an operation a kindness13.saving wishes ideas suggestions14.since as after but15.same exact proper necessary16.Show Help Take Follow17. help encourage persuade meet18.difficulty delay charge result19.happy well strong home20.cleverness faith courage devotionII.阅读理解(共8小题;每小题5分,满分40分)AWhen I was a boy I was always told , “ Peter , the more you know , the further you go .” So I stayed in school until I graduated from college and then went forth into the world , holding firmly the idea and my new teaching certificate (证书). During the first year of teaching , I was upset to find that a number of teachers , school principals and superintendents(负责人)appeared to know nothing about their professional responsibilities and incompetent(无能的)in carrying out their dutie s . For instance, my principal’s main concerns were that classrooms should be quiet and that no one should step on or near the flower beds. The superintendent’s main concerns were that all official forms should be presented on time . The children’s educati on appeared farthest from their mind .At first I thought this was a special weakness of the local school system in which I started to work as a teacher . So I applied for certification in another state . I filled out the forms , enclosed the required documents and sent them off . Several weeks later , back came my application(申请书)and all the documents !No, there was nothing wrong with my forms ; they were all correctly filled out ; an official departmental stamp showed that they had been received in good order . But an accompanying letter said , “ The new regulations(规定) require that such forms cannot be accepted by the Department of Education unless they have been registered at the Post Office to ensure safe delivery . Will you please remail the forms to the Department , making sure to register them this time ?”I began to believe that the local school system did not have a monopoly (垄断)on incompetence.As I grew older , I saw that every organization contained a number of persons who could not do their jobs .1. The author applied for certification in another state because ________.A. he was fired by the local schoolB. he expected a better school system thereC. he did so as required by the new regulationsD. he expected a higher position there2. How did the author most probably feel after reading the letter from the Department of Education ?A. confidentB. contentC. satisfiedD. upset3. The sentence “ the local school system did not have a monopoly on incompetence “ could bemost suitably replaced by ________.A. the local school system was not the only case of incompetenceB. the local school system had nothing to do with incompetenceC. they did not have complete control over the local school systemD. they did not limit the number of incompetent persons at the local school4. The passage mainly talks about ________.A. the special weakness of the local school systemB. the new regulations of another stateC. the author’s view on incompetence as he saw itD. how to apply for certificationBMark felt that it was time for him to take part in his community , so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work . The area’s city councilwoman (女议员) was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was decreasing . The neighborhood faced many problems .Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls . There were charts for parking problems , crime , and for problems in vacant(空置的) buildings . People were supposed to suggest solutions to the councilwoman .It was too much for Mark . “ The problems are too big , “ he thought . He turned to the man next to him and said. “ I think this is a waste of my time . Nothing I could do would make a difference here .”Mark thought some mo re on his way to the bus stop . “ People should just take care of themselves ,” he decided . “ That’s enough to do . I can’t take on all the problems of the world .”As he neared the bus stop , Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag and a baby . She was trying to unlock her car , but she didn’t have a free hand . As Mark got closer , her other child , a little boy , suddenly darted into the street . The woman tried to reach for him , but as she moved , her bag shifted and groceries started to fall out . Mark ran to take the boy’s arm and led him back to his mother . Then he picked up the groceries while the woman smiled in relief . “ Thanks !” she said .“ You’ve got great timing !”“ Just being neighborly ,” Mark said . As he rode home , he glanced at the walls of the bus . On one of them was “ Small acts of kindness add up “. Mark smiled and thought , “ Maybe that’s a good place to start .”5. In Mark’s opinion , _________.A. nobody was so able as to solve all the problemsB. he was not in the position to solve such problemsC. many people were too selfish to think about othersD. he already had more than enough work to do6. The word “ darted” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ______.A. “ walked”B. “ marked”C. “ wandered”D. “rushed”7. What is the implication (隐含意思)of the words on the wall of the bus ?A. You should be kind to your neighbors and they will treat you the same way .B. Everyone can play his own part to make things betterC. All small acts will add up to kindnessD. It’s a small act to help a person in need8. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how individuals (个人/个体) can help make a differenceB. running a neighborhood meeting to solve its problemsC. citizen’s reactions to the problems they faceD. solving problems through group actionIII. 对话填空:(共10小题每词2分,满分20分)阅读下面对话,掌握其大意,并根据所给首字母的提示,在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式,使对话通顺。